Cameroon – PEREKOP in Douala: Russia establishes a foothold in the Gulf of Guinea

The PEREKOP training ship of Russia’s Baltic Fleet arrived at the Port of Douala on November 5, 2026, for a two-day stopover. More than 100 metres long, it carries Russian cadets and, on some legs, foreign trainees; it left Russia in early July for a 30,000-nautical-mile voyage. During the visit, its crew met senior Cameroonian military officials and took part in a joint exercise with a patrol boat. The visit reflects growing military cooperation between Russia and Cameroon.